Karamajet Island, part of the Mentawai Islands chain and home to Kandui Resort is situated 75 miles off the west coast of Sumatra. Due to its remote location it requires a one-of-a-kind crossing across the Mentawai strait – a patch of ocean steeped in historical folklore and intrigue. Kandui Resort, the only western development on the island is set ...

Ombak Indah (Beautiful Wave) Losmen is located in a very remote part of mainland south Sumatra in the Krui area. The area is relatively new on the surfing map and has only recently seen westerns chasing the great waves in the area.
English is hardly spoken nor understood and you'll often be an attraction for the locals, who, while ...

Live The Life!
The original LTL selection of hand-picked surf accommodation and real estate on walking distance from worldclass surf .
LiveTheLife, means living the life you really, really want. For the LiveTheLife team, that means living close to the surf and being free. Being free to do what we love and to go where we want. With the Livehelife ...

The Premiere Family Surf Resort in the Mentawai Islands, Indonesia
All Day Surf Access, Delicious Meals, Ocean View Verandas, Wifi, Tons of Recreational Gear + Much More!
Macaronis Resort is like no other on earth…
Imagine, empty white sand beaches extending into clear warm water where perfect waves peel around the reef… the kind of place that dreams are made of!
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Welcome
Ringed by beautiful white sand beach, the 12 hectare island can be circumnavigated in just half an hour…
Looking out over a turquoise lagoon at the front of the island, Scarecrows, a long left hand wave peels around the fringing coral reef.
Accommodation
Four traditionally inspired Bungalows, each uniquely designed and built in the same style as the main building, ...

In season between April and October when swell swinging up from the Roaring 40s and Howling 50s march south-west across the Indian Ocean and the light trade winds blow from the south-east. Even during the off season when the trade winds switch to west and north-west there are still classic waves to be had and the swells are still regular. Sea temperatures remain steady at around 28Â°C or 82Â°F. Nias was the first wave to be discovered in 1975 by Australian surfers and undoubtedly remains the most famous.

Surf Hire

For surf hire, wetsuit hire, boots, hats, gloves, leashes and anything else you may need to go surfing. A range of surfboard hire is usually available, whether you want to rent an SUP, body board, mini-mal or short board.